Atlanta Hitting Partners Thread

I did a quick search and did not find anything similar to what I'm hoping to accomplish. I want to know if there are any players in Atlanta that would be willing to start a TT users hitting club. No fees to pay or anything. I was thinking about a thread that Devolito started regarding finding hitting partners. I actually want to hit on this gorgeous day we have here in Atlanta and my usual suspects are nowhere to be found. So how about it? Anyone in Atlanta (male and female) interested in starting a network of hitting partners outside their normal "safe" environment of ALTA and USTA teams?

There are websites that can be used to set up challenge ladders and hitting groups if I'm not mistaken.

Sunday afternoons would usually be the best for me, but this whole weekend is already booked. I'd probably be able to meet on Sunday afternoons 80% of the time, especially if I found some people more local to hit with.

Would you all that recently replied also be interested in meeting in a neutral location? It seems that everyone is kind of all over the place (although I'm not too far from Sleepstream). How about Labor Day weekend (which is next weekend)?

anyone interested in playing tennis in Atlanta.
you can check http://www.meetup.com/TotallyTennis/
there are several other groups in Atlanta but there are many beginners so we decided to make own group that requires 3.0+ level so at least people can rally more than 3 times ^_^

if you talk with the organizer, you might be able to set up your own tennis meet up.

Hey ATL TTWers! Im thinking of going to Atlanta very soon, if not next week, a couple of weeks from this one, and wanna bring my badass Pure Storm GT along. Glad I saw this thread I hope I can hit with some of you guys when Im there!!

Hey Juice--I just play in the subdivisions and parks in the area via ALTA/USTA/T2. What about you?

If we can get a few more people we could maybe form a steady hitting group...

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I do the same. I haven't joined any of the S&T clubs although it seems this area forces you to do that (a rant for another day). I hit at Newtown Park in Alpharetta, East Roswell Park, Hudlow TC. Are there any public parks in Johns Creek?

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I'm on the northside as well (alpharetta). Sunday mornings are about the only time that I can hit during the fall since I'm playing ALTA, USTA mixed and K-Swiss plus team practices.

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Sunday mornings are bad for me because of church. How about Sunday evenings? Maybe even Friday evenings?

Hey, we met once while talking to Tony. You were talking about my Babolat racquets and Tony was throwing on a leather grip and stringing your Fischers. I know you may not remember but we were kind of talking sh*t then (playing around of course). It is a small world. I will be going in there probably Monday to get my sticks restrung.

Yea, I remember that. I always like to have fun and talk some smack at the shop. That Fischer Tony had weighted up for me, so I could try it more headlight. It ended up being just awesome, but way to heavy for me. It was 362g strung. Played awesome, but I am too much a weakling for that bad boy. I just took the weight off and it's back to stock specs again.

Hopefully, I'll get to see you up there again. Tony and Eric are the only ones that i'll let touch my sticks.

Yea, I remember that. I always like to have fun and talk some smack at the shop. That Fischer Tony had weighted up for me, so I could try it more headlight. It ended up being just awesome, but way to heavy for me. It was 362g strung. Played awesome, but I am too much a weakling for that bad boy. I just took the weight off and it's back to stock specs again.

Hopefully, I'll get to see you up there again. Tony and Eric are the only ones that i'll let touch my sticks.

Joey

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I agree. They have been my stringers for at least five years and I couldn't imagine going anywhere else. If Eric knows anything, he knows string!!!

I'm also organizing a big mixed doubles round robin for Friday the 24th at Dekalb Tennis Center. We have 50 people already signed up but can take a few more. Its $10 which includes beer. Just the same idea- get a bunch of fun tennis players in the same spot and then go out for drinks afterward. You can get more information or sign up at www.dekalbtennis.com Its a really fun group of people and I'm sure anyone who likes tennis enough to post on this message board would have a good time. We had everyone from AA1 to beginners sign up for the last one.

Thursdays are our team practice night (we have 2 teams since we got big enough that it made sense to add an additional team). And of course afterward we head to the bar for College football. If you guys are looking for a fun night to go out I definitely recommend getting a few guys out to hit on Thursdays then join us at Famous to watch some football. Or let me know your email (or cell number) and I'll tell you when we need someone to even up numbers. One team is A2 and the other is A6 so the level of play is pretty solid.

By the way- I have a friend who is looking for some girls for her Sunday Women's A2 team that plays out of the Carl Sanders YMCA. (Buckhead and you do not need to be a member) Just because of injuries and pregnancies they have come up way short on players and are having serious trouble fielding a full lineup. So if anyone knows a woman who is looking for a high level team to play on let me know.

I'm also organizing a big mixed doubles round robin for Friday the 24th at Dekalb Tennis Center. We have 50 people already signed up but can take a few more. Its $10 which includes beer. Just the same idea- get a bunch of fun tennis players in the same spot and then go out for drinks afterward. You can get more information or sign up at www.dekalbtennis.com Its a really fun group of people and I'm sure anyone who likes tennis enough to post on this message board would have a good time. We had everyone from AA1 to beginners sign up for the last one.

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Hey Spot, this is cool!!! Are any of the other TTers interested in playing in this round robin? I'm down!!!